The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21163 sells for about $655,659, or $258 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 8 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,438 a month.
ZIP 21163 — Woodstock
The 21163 housing market remains a stable seller's market characterized by low inventory and steady price appreciation. High demand for single-family homes, driven by the area's top-tier school districts and proximity to major employment hubs, continues to support current valuation levels. Market conditions are expected to remain balanced as supply remains constrained.
This ZIP is ideal for established families and professionals seeking a quiet, suburban environment with high-quality schools and easy access to major employment hubs in the Baltimore-Washington corridor.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 8 days on market with 3.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.7% · poverty 7.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 21163, Maryland
Crime rates in the Marriottsville area are generally low, with the community experiencing significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to the broader Baltimore metropolitan region.
Schools serving the 21163 ZIP code are highly regarded, consistently ranking among the top-performing institutions within the Howard and Baltimore County public school systems.
The area is subject to standard regional flood and wind risks; property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the typical mid-Atlantic exposure to severe storm events.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Baltimore-Washington corridor, with significant employment access in professional services, healthcare, and government contracting sectors.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Maryland) — Maryland Real Property Assessment and Taxation: Property is assessed at its phased-in use value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the applicable state and local tax rates.
Residents primarily commute by car via I-70 and I-695, with travel times to Baltimore and Columbia employment hubs averaging 30-45 minutes.
The area features extensive access to Patapsco Valley State Park, offering numerous hiking and biking trails, alongside proximity to local golf courses and suburban shopping centers in nearby Ellicott City.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and high demand for single-family home rentals, with limited multi-family inventory available.
The local economy is anchored by professional services, healthcare, and education, benefiting from its strategic location between Baltimore and Washington D.C.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with major highway access via I-70; public transit options are limited in this suburban/semi-rural area.
Development is strictly managed by county zoning, with a focus on preserving open space while allowing for low-density residential growth.
The county appraisal district conducts triennial assessments to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to standard county property taxes and school district levies; no major MUDs or PIDs are prevalent.
Property insurance market is stable, though homeowners should account for standard regional risks including wind and storm damage.
Net domestic migration remains positive, driven by families relocating for school quality and suburban lifestyle.
Maryland is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court oversight for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive property disclosure statement covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 21163 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Extensive state park offering hiking, biking, and river access.
Features championship golf courses and dining facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.